Bathurst –
Melvin “Newf” Harris of Bathurst, passed away on
Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at
the age of 73.
Born in Corner Brook N.L., he was the son
of the late Chesley and Verdie (Parsons)
Harris.
Melvin worked Mining for most of his life
and received a Medal of Bravery at Westray Mine Disaster, Nova Scotia
in 1992. He was a member of Knights of Columbus
3rd degree and he enjoyed bowling and
shuffleboard.
He is survived by four
daughters: Sharon Harris (James Fraser) of P.E.I., Linda
Harris (Guy Lanteigne) of Allardville, Suzan Harris (Gerry Lemond) of
Bathurst, Joanne Harris (Donnald Dibblee) of Rothesay,
N.B.
Five grandchildren: Kevin,
Jonathan, Amanda, Jason and Jenny-Lynn and seven
great-grandchildren.
A special friend, Rose Roy of
Bathurst.
Two brothers: Sam of Corner Brook, N.L.
and Ron of Brampton, Ont. Two
sisters: Julie Harris of Corner Brook, N.L. and Hazel
Spencer-Boetler of Minnesota, U.S.A. Several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his wife, Yvonne (King) Harris,
he was predeceased by one son, Ronald and one brother, Cyril.
There will be no visitation at the
funeral home. Funeral Mass will
be celebrated on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11 am from the Holy Family
Church, Bathurst. Donation in memory of Melvin may be made
to the Lung Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a favorite
charity.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton
Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com)
Bathurst.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Melvin Harris.source

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